Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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